Life’s a Peach

As the country’s second largest producer of peaches, South Carolina peach season is always something to celebrate.

Tomorrow is no exception as the SC State Farmers’ Market hosts “Peach Market Day” (July 14) from 10am-12pm.

The South Carolina Peach Council will be at the Farmers’ Market hosting a variety of activities and handing out a free peach to visitors.

Peach varieties available around this time are known to be freestone and have high sugar content. What could be better to bite into on a South Carolina July afternoon? Eat your complimentary peach right there at the Farmers’ Market, and then buy more to take home and enjoy in the many recipes they have ready to share.

If you have questions about how to store your peaches or how to use them in different recipes, don’t worry. South Carolina Peach Council representatives will be on hand to answer them. Tomorrow is a great time to celebrate our state fruit.

Peaches have been an important commercial crop in South Carolina dating back to the mid-1800’s. Since then, aside from becoming the number 2 peach producer in the U.S., South Carolina has become the top state east of the Mississippi and produces more than 40 varieties of peaches. In fact, last year South Carolina produced over double the volume of Georgia and contributed to the affectionate nickname of “The Tastier Peach State.”

PHOTO CREDIT: facebook.com/SCPeachCouncil